Require bicycles to go opposite the flow of traffic

This bill requires cyclists riding on public roads to travel in the opposite direction of traffic unless they are escorted by a flag vehicle. The law directly affects all bicycle operators in Montana who ride on roadways without professional escort services. By removing existing traffic laws that allowed cyclists to ride with traffic, the legislation establishes a new default rule favoring counter-traffic movement for safety. The only exception permits cyclists to ride with traffic when accompanied by a flag vehicle escort, which typically refers to a lead vehicle with a flagger or safety officer. This change modifies current Montana traffic codes by repealing previous sections that governed bicycle operation on roadways.